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NotoriousDEV said:

I’m sure Apple stockholders won’t be happy; that’s a big slice of revenue gone and given Apple’s privacy stance they won’t monetize the data to make up for it. 

For those saying this would put Apple in the crosshairs for monopoly rulings, I disagree. Apple customers willingly pay a premium for the quality of service - hw and sw - and security.  There are options. 

igorsky said:

k2kw said:

Looks like a copy of the new echo announced a week or two ago?   Do they have Siri working better yet? Over priced by $50 if you have to use Siri.

Yep...Apple's designers were watching the hot and exciting Echo reveal and spent the last two weeks designing the Homepod Mini based on that.  Good call.

supadav03 said:

Really need a HomePod Mini. I have 3 Echo Dots in my house & I hate them. CONSTANT issues controlling my Hue lights, yet I can ask
Siri or do it via the Home app w/ 100% success. Only happens with the lights in my kid’s bedrooms. No matter how many times I’ve unpair or reset everything, the issue with Alexa & the Hue lights in those 2 rooms always come back. If the “Mini” is real and around $99, I’ll buy 3 and remove Alexa/Echo’s altogether from my home. 

Beats said:

chasm said:

That guy is pretty well-spoken and thorough, but still that video was about three times longer than it needed to be and that’s before we get to the protracted ad segment (which I don’t begrudge, it’s how he makes his money).

The guy is one of the biggest iHaters on YouTube.

Beats said:

Next fines for violating rules and attacking Apple's brand image etc. etc.